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Prices and Cost of Living in South Sudan

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Prices in South Sudan

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in South Sudan, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)15.87 EUR
Chicken Fillets (1kg)11.75 EUR
Eggs (regular) (12)1.81 EUR
Lettuce (1 head)3.44 EUR
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)0.86 EUR
Local Cheese (1kg)8.31 EUR
Milk (regular), (1 liter)2.58 EUR
Onion (1kg)1.72 EUR
Potato (1kg)2.58 EUR
Rice (white), (1kg)3.44 EUR
Tomato (1kg)3.44 EUR
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.43 EUR

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)6.88 EUR
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)0.86 EUR
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)12.90 EUR
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)6.02 EUR
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course55.90 EUR
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant4.30 EUR
Water (0.33 liter bottle)1.72 EUR

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in South Sudan vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 8 SSP (6.88 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1 SSP (0.86 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 7 SSP (6.02 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 65 SSP (55.9 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 5 SSP (4.3 EUR).

Public Transportation Prices

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)6.02 EUR

Entertainment Prices

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult301 EUR

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre3 010 EUR
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre2 322 EUR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre10 406 EUR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre1 118 EUR

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Sudan?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in South Sudan varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 2700 SSP (2322 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 3500 SSP (3010 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 1080 SSP (929 EUR) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre929 EUR
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre516 EUR

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1 740 EUR
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in South Sudan. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 07/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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